Inclusion Support Educator - Community Managed, Exceeding service

We are currently seeking an amazing Inclusion Support Educator for a part-time role. You will be joining an exceeding-rated, community-managed, not-for-profit early childhood education and care service delivering sessional kindergarten, extended hours kindergarten, and long day care.

Benefits include

• Receive an excellent salary well above what you could expect in a long day care
• 15 days of personal leave per year (pro-rata)x
• Community impact: Join a purpose-driven organisation where your work supports children, families, and staff, not shareholders.
• Supportive leadership: Partner with some of the most proactive, charismatic, positive leadership teams in the services' history, and a proactive, values-led Management Committee.
• Professional growth: Enjoy access to a well-funded PD budget that supports your leadership journey as well as networking opportunities
• Conditions that reflect our values: Staff enjoy above-ratio classrooms, additional leave days, child-free planning and Professional Development days, and team gatherings.

The opportunity 

Inclusion is the heartbeat of our early childhood education practice. It gives rhythm, warmth, and purpose to everything we do. 

We are looking for someone who has had experience working across all age groups and environments and can provide a warm and inviting atmosphere to our families and children. In this role, you will help support Educators within the room to create an inclusive environment for all children. You will help further support children with additional needs and ensure their needs are being met.

Our client enjoys a long-standing reputation for high-quality education and strong ties to the local community. Governed by a professional, supportive parent-led Committee of Management, the centre holds an Exceeding NQS rating and is co-located with a maternal health centre and primary school. Four highly resourced indoor learning environments flow to expansive natural outdoor spaces. Children benefit from regular library visits, canal kindergarten, incursions, and a curriculum that fosters joyful, inquiry-rich learning.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who thinks outside the box and honours individuality and creativity. Someone who has: 

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (minimum requirement)
• Minimum four years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator
• Genuine interest or experience in inclusion support or additional needs education
• Strong knowledge of EYLF v2.0 and NQF frameworks
• Collaborative, reflective, and relationship-focused approach
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and Working With Children Check

Why apply through Early Years Talent

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• Access to exclusive opportunities with high-quality, trusted services
• Career coaching and interview preparation, so you feel confident and ready
• Insider insights into centre culture, leadership style, and professional growth pathways
• Confidential advocacy we never share your details without consent
• Ongoing support through your offer and beyond
• It will never cost you a cent our clients invest in this service to ensure they attract the very best educators.

At Early Years Talent, our mission is simple: to connect passionate educators with services where they can grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact.